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Patelited 1m l3, I899.

W. DUSEDAU.

I ROPEWAY. (Application filed NOV. 7, 1898.)

(No Model.)

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Patented lune l3, I899. Wm WSEDAH;

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cams FETERS c0. PHOTG-LITNO UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM DUSEDAU, OF NEWV YORK, N. Y.

RQPEWAY.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 626,783, dated June 13,1899.

Application filed November 7,1898. $erial No. 695,722. (No model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, W'ILLIAM DUSEDAU, a citizen of the United States,residing at New York, (Brooklyn,) in the county of Kings and State ofNew York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Ropeways,of

which the following is a specification.

My present invention pertains to improvements in aerial ropeways, andresides principally in a ,novel way or manner of supporting the ropes.

In previous structures, so far as Iam aware, the carrying or stationaryrope or cable has rested on saddles or support-s firmly fastened to theropeway-towers, while the traction or moving rope or cable has beencarried by rollers or sheaves which were placed on the towers below thebucket of the traveling cars. \Vith my present invention I do away withthe fixed support for the carrying-rope and substitute therefor a saddleor support which is so mounted that it can rock or swivel in itsbearings. I furth ercarr y or support the traction rope or cable by asheave that holds said rope near to the carrying-rope and above thetraveling buckets.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, whereinFigure 1 is a side elevation of my improved supporting device; Fig. 2,an end elevation, portions of the device being shown in section; Fig. 3,a top plan view of the saddle; Fig. i, a similar view of thesupporting-bracket, the saddle being removed; and Fig. 5, a view showinga slightly-modified form of attaching the saddle.

Referring to the drawings, A denotes a bracket designed to be attachedto the ropeway-tower, each tower in the ropeway being provided with twoof the devices, one on each side. The brackets are preferably of theform shown, though of course they may be changed in design to meet thecircumstances and re quirements of any particular case.

Upon the upper face of the bracket is mounted a saddle B, said saddle inthe form shown in Figs. 1 and 2 being provided with laterally-extendinglugs or studaxles O,which rest in suitable rounded bearings formed inthe upstanding arms D. It will thus be seen that the saddle is free torock upon its axis and to accommodate itself to the varying inclinationof angle of the carrying-rope E, which rests thereon. The upper face ofthe saddle is rounded out (seeFig. 2) and is also curved lengthwise, asindicated in Fig. 1, so that the rope does not bear throughout theentire length of the saddle. The cross-curvatu re forms a good seat forthea'ope or cable, while the longitudinal curvature permits the saddleto rock as the inclination of the rope varies under the load.

In the lower end of the bracket there is secured an axle F, upon whichis mounted a sheave-wheel G, the traction-rope H passing over saidsheave, as indicated. It is preferable that the sheave should beprovided with some means of lubrication, and in the 0011- structionillustrated the axle is shown as formed with ways or channels I, whichare in communication with a pipe or reservoir J, secured to one side ofthe bracket. Channels I open out into similar openings K, formed in anantifriction-bushing L,which is interposed between the sheave and theaxle F. It is manifest that any desired form of hearing may be employed.

In Fig. 5 I have shown a construction wherein the saddle is formed withtwo depending arms M, which embrace a lug N, which extends up from thebracket, a through-pin 0 being employed for holding the parts togetherand allowing the saddle to rock or tilt, as required. Other forms ofattachment of the saddle to the bracket will readily suggest themselves.

The advantages of the construction above set forth are manifold. Thesaddle will always take the inclination of the carrying-rope and willthus prevent the rope from injury by not being properly placed in thegroove of the saddle. The traction-rope is always carried by thesupporting-sheave, and any downward pressure or strain is likewise takenup by the carrying-sheave. The rope will be lifted from the sheave onlyas much as is necessary to permit the grip of the traction-rope to passfreely. IVith most all of the previous .constructions in this line thecar lifted the traction-rope from its roller beneath the car and carriedit for quite a distance, thereby putting just that much more weight uponthe carrying rope or cable. Any downward strain caused by the tension ofthe traction-rope, as

tirely avoided. The carrying rope is subjected only to th e weight ofthe cars, the weight of the traction rope or cable and the downwardpressure thereof being carried by the; supporting-sheaves, consequentlyrelieving the carrying-rope from this work.

By the use of a sufficient number of sad-;

dles and sheaves large vertical angles in a line can be easilyovercomewithout difficulty.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is 1. In a ropeway, thecombination of a bracket or support; a saddle pivotallymounted thereon;and a sheave also carried by the bracket below said saddle,substantially as and for the purpose described.

'2. In a ropeway, the combination ofa suitable support; a saddle havinga relatively long continuous bearing-face formed thereon, said saddlebeing free to rock or tilt longitudinally but held against endwisemovement; and a carrying rope or cable resting directly on the upperface of the saddle.

In a ropeway, the combination of a suitable bracket or support; arocking saddle mounted thereon and held against endwisc movement; acarrying-rope resting in said" saddle; a sheave also carried by thebracket or support at a point slightly below the sad-- dle; and atraction-rope resting upon said sheave.

4. In a ropeway, the combination of a carrying-rope; a traction-rope; arocking support for the carrying-rope said support being held againste'ndwise movement; and a support for the traction-rope located below therocking support and in close proximity thereto.

5. In a ropeway, the combination of a carrying-rope; a support for saidrope pivotally mounted and held against endwise movement, the upper faceof the support being curved substantially as described; a traction-rope;and a sheave for supporting said tractionrope, the sheave being locatedin close proximity to the rocking support, substantially as described.

6. In combination with bracket A provided with bearings upon its upperface; a saddle mounted on said bearings and free to rock or tiltlongitudinally, said saddle being formed with a curved seat and heldagainst endwise movement, substantially as described; and a sheavecarried by the bracket below said saddle.

7. In a ropeway, the combination of a suit.- able support; a saddlehaving a long contin uous conveXly-curved bearing-face formed thereon,said saddle being free to rock or tilt longitudinally but held againstendwise movement; and a carrying rope or cable resting directly on theupper face of the saddle.

In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand in the presence of twowitnesses.

WILLIAM DUSEDAU.

Witnesses:

W. B. ALEXANDER, A. W. RICHARDSON.

